The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex is a compact, weather-resistant Layer 2 managed Gigabit switch designed for flexible deployments where power and space are limited. With PoE input and multiple PoE output ports, it enables simple expansion of UniFi devices in outdoor, industrial, and remote locations while maintaining full UniFi Network management and visibility.
🔑 Key Features
Compact 5-port Gigabit switch with full UniFi Network management
One PoE input port and four PoE output ports for powering edge devices
Auto-sensing 802.3af PoE support with enhanced output when powered by PoE++
Weather-resistant enclosure suitable for indoor or outdoor installations
Supports VLANs, port profiles, traffic monitoring, and remote management
🛠Technical Specifications
Model: USW-FLEX
Voltage / Power: Powered via PoE input; supports 802.3af PoE and enhanced output with PoE++ input
PoE Output: 4 × PoE ports (total PoE budget dependent on input power source)
Switching Capacity: 10 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 7.44 Mpps
Connections:
Dimensions: 122 × 107 × 28 MM
Material / Finish: Weather-resistant enclosure designed for outdoor use
Mounting Style: Wall or pole mount (mounting hardware included)
Environment: Indoor and outdoor rated; operating temperature –40 °C to 65 °C
🎯 Best Used For
Ideal for extending networks in outdoor areas, warehouses, car parks, light industrial sites, and remote locations where powering multiple access points, cameras, or IoT devices from a single PoE feed is required.
✅ Complementary Products (Same Brand)
UniFi PoE injectors or PoE++ switches to unlock higher PoE output capacity
UniFi WiFi access points such as U6 Mesh or U6 Lite for edge coverage
UniFi Protect cameras for outdoor surveillance deployments
UniFi mounting accessories for pole or wall installations
UniFi gateways for centralised routing, security, and management
The USW-Flex is a highly adaptable edge switch, delivering managed PoE expansion in locations where traditional switches are impractical, while maintaining full UniFi ecosystem integration.
